Plain Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Plain Township ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Plain Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oldham's Pond, Plain Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Plain Township County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham's Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Plain Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Plain Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-27% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Plain Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Plain Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Plain Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-27% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham's Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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